Journey and Learning Notes: Karang ...
On 15-17 September 2025, I had the invaluable opportunity to speak at CSO Session 3: Community-led Innovation – Cost-effective and Sustainable Solutions for Resilience, Empowerment, and Climate Action at the Triple Nexus+ in the ADB CSO Insights & Business Opportunities Fair series in Manila, Philippines. Figure 1. Presentation of the experience of KT Prima Gadung youth with ...
The Story of Mrs Dani: An Empowered...
In a corner of Taksi Kencana (Disaster Preparedness Inclusive Education Park) in Sidoluhur, Yogyakarta, sits an extraordinary woman: Yustina Wardhani, better known as Ibu Dani. Her role as a mental health volunteer and Integrated Health Post (Posyandu) cadre has inspired many. Drawing from real-life experiences with the community and people with psychosocial disabilities (ODDP), she c...
From Girimulyo to Bangkok, Thailand...
The Community Resilience Partnership Program (CRPP) Forum 2025 was held in Bangkok, Thailand, in February 2025, bringing together organizations involved in the initiative. The project places grassroots women's groups at the forefront of collective leadership to address poverty and the impacts of climate change. Supported by the Huairou Commission and funded by the Asian Development Ba...
The Tale of Rain Warriors
From Curiosity to Cultivation: The Story Behind the Innovation Team Transforming Farming "When we heard stories of farmers making big profits, I just didn't believe it. It wasn't until we joined in planting chili and harvested four times that I finally believed it. Turns out, the profits are very substantial." Tukijan, Chairman of the Rukun Santoso Farmer Group In Temon sub-vi...
If Water Is a Right, Why Do We Have...
The discussion on drought, crop failure, and poverty began with the PVCA (Participatory Vulnerability and Capacity Assessment) process conducted in Gunungkidul in 2024. Five villages across the districts of Ngawen, Panggang, Purwosari, and Gedangsari participated in the Community Disaster Risk Assessment led by YAKKUM Emergency Unit and the Working Group for Resilience Actions in Yogy...
Building Climate-Smart Agriculture:...
Temon, Giripurwo Village, Purwosari District, Gunungkidul Regency, Special Region of Yogyakarta, Indonesia. Process and Challenges As climate change continues to alter weather patterns and intensify water scarcity, agricultural communities worldwide are forced to get creative. In regions with erratic rainfall and challenging topography, innovative and effective water man...
Accelerating Action in Disaster Res...
Get to know Murtigading DRR Forum Disaster Risk Reduction Forum in Murtigading Village or Murtigading DRR Forum which is located in the Murtigading Village area, Bantul Regency, Special Region of Yogyakarta with a total population of around 8,425 (Men 4,180 and Women: 4245 people). Murtigading village is a buffer for several villages at the edge of the Indian Ocean in the event of ...
Unleashing the Power of Local Commu...
Image 1. YEU’s team providing support to PPDI in preparation of the financial report Imagine a project where you not only provide humanitarian aid but also empower communities to be self-reliant. That's exactly what I experienced while working on the CLIP IDEAKSI project. Unlike traditional top-down approaches, this initiative empowers local communities to drive th...
Madumongso Program: Migunani Farmer...
The Village Climate Program or Program Iklim PROKLIM is a national initiative by Indonesia’s Ministry of Environment and Forestry, designed to support grassroots groups, especially those in rural and urban village communities. It encourages people to take an active role in adapting to and reducing the risks of climate change. This includes building resilience to increasingly common ...
Family as a Pillar of Strength: Fac...
Amidst the unexpected natural disaster, a story of inspiring resilience emerged. Opa Alden Stirman, a 66-year-old grandfather, has become a symbol of struggle and hope for his family. For nearly a decade, Opa Maka, as he is affectionately known in Mahangiang Village, has been battling chronic stroke that has significantly changed his life. Since the age of 50, he has been confined to ...
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